Typing Speed Test

Measure your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy in one minute.

Time left60s
Net WPM0
Accuracy100%
Errors0

How the typing test works

Type the text shown above the box. Correct characters turn green and mistakes red. The timer starts with your first keystroke and the test ends when the time runs out or you finish the passage. Your speed is reported as net words per minute, so errors lower the score.

WPM, accuracy and net speed

Gross WPM counts everything you typed. Net WPM, shown here, counts only correct characters and is the figure employers and typing certificates use. Accuracy is the share of typed characters that matched the text.

Frequently asked questions

How is WPM calculated?

By the standard used in typing tests: every 5 characters, including spaces, count as one word. Net WPM counts only correctly typed characters, divided by the minutes elapsed.

What is a good typing speed?

Around 40 WPM is a common average for adults. 60 to 70 WPM is fast enough for most office work, and professional typists often exceed 80 WPM with high accuracy.

How can I type faster?

Learn touch typing with all ten fingers, keep your eyes on the screen, and practise for accuracy first. Speed follows once errors are rare.

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